$20K Content Contest

A podcast growth strategy focused on incentivizing creators to repurpose podcast content through a monthly contest system.

Core Contest Structure

  • $20,000 monthly prize pool
  • Open access to raw video files from My First Million podcast
  • Creators can freely edit and produce content
  • Winners determined by most views on social platforms

Contest Requirements

  • Must post content on Twitter or Instagram
  • Content must be derived from podcast material
  • Submissions tracked through social media posts
  • Focus on creating viral/engaging clips

Expected Benefits

  • Leverages creator community for content production
  • Generates organic social media reach
  • Creates multiple distribution channels
  • Incentivizes high-quality content creation
  • Builds community engagement through competition

Implementation Details

  • Rolling monthly contest structure
  • Criteria based on:
    • View count
    • Content quality
    • Engagement metrics
  • Open submission format allowing creative freedom
  • No restrictions on content style or format

Distribution Channels

  • TikTok
  • Instagram Reels
  • Twitter
  • Other social platforms where video content performs well

This framework was inspired by a successful TikTok test that generated 100,000 views, suggesting potential for scaled implementation through a formal contest structure.

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Ben Wilson

Ex-Producer of MFM

Ex-Producer of the "My First Million" podcast and founder of Takeover Media and Host of the "How to Take Over the World" Podcast.

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